50 to 1 at the Louisiana Derby

50 to 1 is a new feature film about Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird—an inspiring underdog tale about a misfit group of New Mexico cowboys who find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies for the Kentucky Derby. Based on the true story of the horse that pulled off a monumental upset in 2009 by winning the Derby at 50 to 1 odds, the film recounts the series of mishaps the cowboys face on their way to Churchill Downs, in the process becoming the ultimate underdogs in a final showdown with the world's racing elite.

The cast and crew, including stars Skeet Ulrich, Christian Kane, William Devane, Madelyn Deutch, Todd Lowe, jockey Calvin Borel; and Oscar-winning producer of Dances With Wolves, Jim Wilson, are hitting the road on a cross-country tour to promote and present the film, and will be passing through Louisiana in late March. Says Wilson, "The group will travel in a tour bus from New Mexico to Kentucky, making stops in cities and towns along the way, mirroring the trip Mine That Bird made on his way to the 2009 Derby." In New Orleans, the cast and crew will be at the Fair Grounds Race Course when the Louisiana Derby runs on Saturday, March 29, with additional appearances in Baton Rouge and Shreveport also planned. 50to1themovie.com for more information.